Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Gareth M. Evans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-06-13 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of biologically-engineered solutions toenvironmental problems has become far more readily acceptable andwidely understood. However there remains some uncertainty amongstpractitioners regarding how and where the microscopic, functionallevel fits into the macroscopic, practical applications. It isprecisely this gap which the book sets out to fill. Dividing the topic into logical strands covering pollution,waste and manufacturing, the book examines the potential forbiotechnological interventions and current industrial practice,with the underpinning microbial techniques and methods described,in context, against this background. Each chapter is supported by located case studies from a rangeof industries and countries to provide readers with an overview ofthe range of applications for biotechnology. Essential reading for undergraduates and Masters studentstaking modules in Biotechnology or Pollution Control as part ofEnvironmental Science, Environmental Management or EnvironmentalBiology programmes. It is also suitable for professionals involvedwith water, waste management and pollution control.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Daniel A. Vallero and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-06-07 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach introduces a systems approach to environmental biotechnology and its applications to a range of environmental problems. A systems approach requires a basic understanding of four disciplines: environmental engineering, systems biology, environmental microbiology, and ecology. These disciplines are discussed in the context of their application to achieve specific environmental outcomes and to avoid problems in such applications. The book begins with a discussion of the background and historical context of contemporary issues in biotechnology. It then explains the scientific principles of environmental biotechnologies; environmental biochemodynamic processes; environmental risk assessment; and the reduction and management of biotechnological risks. It describes ways to address environmental problems caused or exacerbated by biotechnologies. It also emphasizes need for professionalism in environmental biotechnological enterprises. This book was designed to serve as a primary text for two full semesters of undergraduate study (e.g., Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology or Advanced Environmental Biotechnology). It will also be a resource text for a graduate-level seminar in environmental biotechnology (e.g., Environmental Implications of Biotechnology). - Provides a systems approach to biotechnologies which includes the physical, biological, and chemical processes in context - Case studies include cutting-edge technologies such as nanobiotechnologies and green engineering - Addresses both the applications and implications of biotechnologies by following the life-cycle of a variety of established and developing biotechnologies
Download or read book An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology written by Milton Wainwright and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology provides an introduction to the subject of environmental biotechnology. Environmental biotechnology refers to the use of micro-organisms and other living systems to solve current environmental problems such as the detoxification of pollutants and clean-up of oil tanker spills. Additionally, it refers to the biotechnology of the agricultural environment, as well as the use of biopesticides and the application of microorganisms to the mining, metal recovery and paper industries. This is the only comprehensive introductory account of this subject matter. Beginning with an introduction to microbial growth, An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology aims to provide the non-specialist with a complete overview of environmental biotechnology. It is presented in an easy to read style with illustrations and includes frequent references to the use of higher plants as well as micro-organisms in environmental biotechnology. An Introduction to Environmental Biotechnology is geared toward a non-specialist audience, including engineers and environmental chemists, and environmental scientists who have limited knowledge of microbiology and biotechnology.
Download or read book Agricultural Biotechnology written by Arie Altman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-11-06 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work integrates basic biotechnological methodologies with up-to-date agricultural practices, offering solutions to specific agricultural needs and problems from plant and crop yield to animal husbandry. It presents and evaluates the limitations of classical methodologies and the potential of novel and emergent agriculturally related biotechnologies.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Bimal C. Bhattacharyya and published by Oxford Higher Education. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Biotechnology discusses the development, use and regulation of biological systems for remediation of contaminated environments and for environmentally friendly processes. Written in a lucid style, the book should be useful to students of both engineering and biosciences.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Indu Shekhar Thakur and published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Environmental Sciences has acquired new dimensions in the last fifty years, due to the changing scenario of population explosion, agricultural activities for food production, rapid industrial development for commercial and household commodities and so on. The upsurge in all these activities has contributed in one way or the other to environmental problems at the local, regional and global levels. Economic growth and the continuing heavy consumption of natural resources and energy are responsible for global environmental crisis like global warming, acid rain and the destruction of the ozone layer. This has resulted in an increased interest in this area and most institutions today have included it as a part of their educational curriculum. Environmental biotechnology is a huge and fast growing field, which continues to revolutinise the understanding of basic life sustaining processes in the environment, by identifying and exploiting the biomolecules and their utilities to provide clean technologies, in order to counter environmental problems.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Rouf Ahmad Bhat and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a review of innovative and novel biotechnological techniques that can be implemented to assess, analyze, and mitigate harmful pollutants and wastes that result from agricultural and industrial operations. It helps to meet the much-needed demand for improvement of low-cost technologies that tackle pollution problems scientifically for the safeguard of the environment, focusing on bioremediation solutions that also create useful and renewable forms of energy. The biotechnological interventions discussed in the volume include approaches involving genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics. In addition, biological agents such as microalgae, bacteria, fungi, and bacteriophage, which can also prove to be helpful in the elimination of wastes, are explored. Topics in Environmental Biotechnology: Sustainable Remediation of Contamination in Different Environs include the associated consequences and hazards from agricultural and industrial waste and a variety of bioremediation measures, including the use of bioaugmentation, biosensors, challenges of biofuel production, and more. The book is directed to researchers, scientists, industrialists, farmers, agricultural waste management authorities, as well as to faculty and students, and aims to help implement these novel technologies for environmental stability.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by T. Srinivas and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2008 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book: This book is meant for undergraduate students of Biotechnology, Chemical and Civil Engineering courses and also for postgraduate students of Environmental Studies. It encompasses topics related to pollution abatement and treatment of wastewater and solid waste management emphasizing on biological treatment methods. Design aspects of the biological treatment units are the distinctive features of this book. Principles of bioremediation are briefly covered. Contents: Water and Wastewater Treatment of Wastewater Wastewater Biology Secondary Treatment (Biological Treat.
Download or read book Biotechnology for Environmental Protection in the Pulp and Paper Industry written by P. Bajpai and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pulp and paper production has increased globally and will continue to increase in the near future. Approximately 155 million tons of wood pulp is produced worldwide and about 260 million is projected for the year 2010. To be able to cope with increasing demand, an increase in productivity and improved environmental performance is needed as the industry is also under constant pressure to reduce and modify environmental emissions to air and water. The authors give updated information on various biotechnological processes useful in the pulp and paper industry which could help in reducing the environmental pollution problem, in addition to other benefits. Various chapters deal with the latest developments in such areas as raw material preparation, pulping, bleaching, water management, waste treatment and utilization. The book also covers the environmental regulations in various parts of the world as well as the role of biotechnology in reducing environmental problems.
Download or read book Microbial Biotechnology written by Rajesh Arora and published by CABI. This book was released on 2012 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human actions across the past few centuries have led to a depletion of the world's natural energy sources, as well as large scale environmental degradation. In the context of these current global issues, this book covers the latest research on the application and use of microbes in topical areas such as bioremediation and biofuels. With chapters covering environmental clean-up, microbial fuel cells and biohydrogen, it provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest developments in the field of microbe utilization.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Gilbert S. Omenn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1988-07-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gilbert S. Omenn Dean, School of Public Health and Community Medicine University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 On behalf of the University of Washington , the City of Seattle, the Steering Committee, and the sponsoring agencies, corporations, and organ izations, I welcome you. \Ve all expect this Conference to stimulate further what is becoming an important application of biotechnology in an area in which our society experiences considerable frustration and gloom: the management of hazardous wastes. It is an all-too-frequent refrain that technology has its benefits and its risks. To many--in the lay pUblic, at least--the damaging notion has taken hold that we are capable of creating problems but are less capable of finding solutions. Chemical streams from industry, agriculture, municipal operations, and household operations have contaminated groundwater, drinking water, and soils, and have undermined the productivity of agri culture and the quality of life. In the meantime, however, we have im proved our quality of life in immeasurable ways through some related developments. The challenge is to continue the enhancements while modifying or preventing the damage.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology Volume 4 written by K. M. Gothandam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the production of bioplastic from various raw materials and recycling wastewater into useful bioproducts by bacteria. In addition, it also addresses the recent advancement in pest control in rice plants, different methods to analyse genotoxicity on soil samples and the effect of phytocompounds on acrylamide-induced toxicity in Drosophilla. Interestingly, this book also discusses mesoporous silica nanoparticles' role as nanocarrier material for inhibiting the cancer cell, especially breast cancer and various biotechnological applications of marine fungal exopolysaccharides.
Download or read book Advances in Environmental Biotechnology written by Raman Kumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book aims to provide a comprehensive view of advanced environmental approaches for wastewater treatment, heavy metal removal, pesticide degradation, dye removal, waste management, microbial transformation of environmental contaminants etc. With advancements in the area of Environmental Biotechnology, researchers are looking for the new opportunities to improve quality standards and environment. Recent technologies have given impetus to the possibility of using renewable raw materials as a potential source of energy. Cost intensive and eco-friendly technology for producing high quality products and efficient ways to recycle waste to minimize environmental pollution is the need of hour. The use of bioremediation technologies through microbial communities is another viable option to remediate environmental pollutants, such as heavy metals, pesticides and dyes etc. Since physico-chemical technologies employed in the past have many potential drawbacks including higher cost, and lower sustainability. So there is need of efficient biotechnological alternatives to overcome increasing environmental pollution. Hence, there is a need for environmental friendly technologies that can reduce the pollutants causing adverse hazards on humans and surrounding environment.
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology written by Daniel A. Vallero and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Biotechnology: A Biosystems Approach, Second Edition presents valuable information on how biotechnology has acted as a vital buffer among people, pollution, and the environment. It answers the most important questions on the topic, including how, and why, a knowledge and understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the environment must be achieved in order to develop biotechnology applications. Most texts address either the applications or the implications of biotechnology. This book addresses both. The applications include biological treatment and other environmental engineering processes. The risks posed by biotechnologies are evaluated from both evidence-based and precautionary perspectives. Using a systems biology approach, the book provides a context for researchers and practitioners in environmental science that complements guidebooks on the necessary specifications and criteria for a wide range of environmental designs and applications. Users will find crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies. - Provides a systems approach to biotechnologies which includes the physical, biological, and chemical processes in context - Presents relevant case studies on cutting-edge technologies, such as nanobiotechnologies and green engineering - Addresses both the applications and implications of biotechnologies by following the lifecycle of a variety of established and developing biotechnologies - Includes crucial information on the topics scientific researchers must evaluate in order to develop further technologies
Download or read book Biotechnology and Environmental Science written by P.S. Lovett and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews recent research in eukaryotic, agricultural, environmental, and microbial biotechnology with a view to keeping scientists, government officials, and industrialists up to date on trends and advances in subspecialties adjacent to their own. Some of the specific topics are moveable elements in the human genome, agricultural applications of coat protein mediated protection, and the analysis of epitope in the cholera family of enterotoxins. The 29 papers were presented at a conference in Bangkok, Thailand, August 1990. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Environmental Biotechnology Vol 2 written by K. M. Gothandam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the technological insight on biorefinery and nanoremediation and provides comprehensive reviews on applications of Biochar for environmental sustainability. Critical review on biosurfectants in food applications as well as sustainable agricultural practices has also been provided in this book. It also highlights the microbial-omics and microRNAs for protecting ecotoxicity. Overall, this book provides critical as well as comprehensive chapters on wastewater treatment using different technologies.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Environmental Biotechnology written by Jayanta Kumar Patra and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides practical guidelines on conducting experiments across the entire spectrum of environmental biotechnology. It opens with general information on laboratory safety, rules and regulations, as well as a description of various equipment commonly used in environmental laboratories. It then discusses in detail the major experiments in basic and advanced environmental studies, including the analysis of water and soil samples; the isolation, culture, and biochemical characterization of microbes; and plant tissue culture techniques and nutrient analyses. Each chapter features detailed method sections and easy-to-follow protocols, and offers guidance on calculations and formulas, as well as illustrative flow charts to assist with troubleshooting for each experiment. Given its scope, the book is an invaluable aid for laboratory researchers studying environmental biotechnology, and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of environmental science and biotechnology.
